Origins of the Bannister surname
About the Bannisters
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Interesting facts about Bannister
How common is your surname?
842nd most common surname in the UK
We have for the Bannister surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Bannisters most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Bannisters.
What are the most common Bannister first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bannisters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bannisters in 1921
Cotton Weaver
350
Dressmaker
201
Laundress
122
Weaver
109
Domestic Servant
108
Common male occupations for Bannisters in 1921
Cotton Weaver
254
General Labourer
188
Coal Miner
173
Agricultural Labourer
113
Butcher
110
